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Serena Williams def. Naoko Sawamatsu
6-4 7-5
Match Information
| Date | Jun 18, 1998* |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Eastbourne |
| Category | WTA 250 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Round | R32 |
| Winner | Serena Williams |
| Score | 6-4 7-5 |
| Loser | Naoko Sawamatsu |
No match stats are available for this match.
Pre-match Comparison
| Field | Serena Williams | Naoko Sawamatsu |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | JPN |
| Birth date | Sep 26, 1981 | Mar 23, 1973 |
| Age | 16 | 25 |
| Height | 175 | 167 |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 22 | 34 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,128 | 779 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,850 | 1,743 |
| Career W-L | 825–170 | 182–127 |
| Career earnings | $94,932,862 | $1,107,264 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.